In another shocking incident, an 18 year-old girl was allegedly assaulted and raped by a 30 year- old man at a place about four and half kilometers away from Kohima towards Merema at around 5 pm on September 16 last, according to a delayed report.
The incident came to light only today after the Chakhesang Mothers’ Association, in a release, alleged that on that day, one Razounü Khamo (30) hailing from Phüsahodu village under Phek district, forcibly pulled out the victim from her house and took her towards Merema village about four and half kilometers away. He assaulted the victim and threatened to kill her on the spot. The girl became unconscious after Razounü throttled her and after which he committed rape.
The release also alleged that one Velazo Lohe of Sakraba village was an eye witnessed to the whole crime but refused to prevent the crime. Instead, the CMO release stated, Valezo threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed that he was witness to the crime.